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Chase Dollander earns 2024 first-team All-Star honors

Former Tennessee baseball pitcher Chase Dollander earns first-team All-Star honors.

Former Tennessee baseball pitcher Chase Dollander earned first-team Minor League Baseball All-Star honors by Baseball America.

Dollander appeared in nine games for Colorado Rockies’ Double-A affiliate Hartford Yard Goats in 2024. He was selected in the first-round (No. 9 overall) in the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.

The former Vol ranks as MLB Pipeline’s No. 20 overall prospect and the No. 2 prospect for the Rockies.

Dollander (6-2) recorded a 2.59 ERA and 169 strikeouts for the Yard Goats in 2024.

Dollander (17-6) played for Tennessee from 2022-23, recording a 3.64 ERA, 228 strikeouts, 43 walks, while earning 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year honors.

He transferred to the Vols from Georgia Southern ahead of the 2022 season.

Four former Vols ranked as MLB top 100 prospects

Four former Tennessee baseball players are ranked as MLB top 100 prospects.

Four former Tennessee baseball players are ranked as MLB’s top 100 prospects.

Pitcher Chase Dollander is ranked as the highest among former Vols (No. 23). He is currently with the Hartford Yard Goats, a Double-A minor league team for the Rockies.

Outfielder Jordan Beck is ranked No. 78 and is currently playing with the Rockies. In 25 games, the former Vol has recorded a .198 batting average, two home runs, nine RBIs, four runs, two walks and two stolen bases.

Second baseman Christian Moore and outfielder Drew Gilbert are ranked No. 81 and No. 82, respectively.

Moore is currently with Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas, a minor league team for the Angels. Gilbert is playing for New York’s Triple-A affiliate, Syracuse Mets.

Chase Dollander makes Double-A debut

Former Tennessee baseball pitcher Chase Dollander makes Double-A minor league debut.

Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander made his Double-A minor league debut with Hartford on Wednesday.

Dollander pitched four innings in the Yard Goats’, 7-1, win versus Harrisburg. He recorded five strikeouts, while allowing three walks, one hit and one run (zero earned) in the contest.

Hartford competes in the Eastern League and are located in Hartford, Connecticut.

Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Chase Dollander records 12 strikeouts in third professional appearance

Former Vol Chase Dollander records 12 strikeouts in third professional appearance.

Former Vol pitcher Chase Dollander made his third professional start on Friday for Spokane.

Dollander pitched 5.1 innings and recorded 12 strikeouts in Spokane’s 5-4 win against Everett. He totaled 93 pitches, including 65 strikes.

The former Vol has recorded 27 strikeouts in three appearances with the Indians.

Spokane competes in the High-A Northwest League as an affiliate of the Rockies.

Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

The former Vol earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-America honors. Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

Chase Dollander makes professional debut

Former Vol pitcher Chase Dollander makes professional baseball debut.

Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander made his professional baseball debut on Friday.

Dollander started for Spokane on opening day. Spokane defeated Vancouver, 4-2.

Dollander pitched five innings and recorded eight strikeouts, while allowing three walks and zero hits. He totaled 85 pitches, including 55 strikes.

Spokane competes in the High-A Northwest League as an affiliate of the Rockies.

Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

The former Vol earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-America honors. Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Chase Dollander assigned to Spokane Indians

Former Vol pitcher Chase Dollander assigned to Spokane ahead of the 2024 season.

Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander was assigned to the Spokane Indians ahead of the 2024 baseball season.

Spokane competes in the High-A Northwest League as an affiliate of the Rockies.

Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

The former Vol earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-America honors. Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

Dollander transferred to Tennessee from Georgia Southern ahead of the 2022 campaign.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Three former Vols listed as top 100 prospects ahead of 2024 MLB season

Three former Vols listed as top 100 prospects ahead of the 2024 MLB season.

MLB Pipeline released its annual preseason top 100 prospects ahead of the 2024 campaign.

Three former Vols are listed as top 100 prospects: Chase Dollander (No. 52), Drew Gilbert (No. 53) and Jordan Beck (No. 81).

Dollander was selected in the first-round by Colorado with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft.

Gilbert was traded from Houston to the Mets on Aug. 1, 2023 during his rookie season. He was selected by Houston in the first-round (No. 28 overall) of the 2022 MLB draft.

Beck was selected by Colorado (No. 38 overall) in the 2022 MLB draft.

Pitchers and catchers begin reporting to spring training on Feb. 9. Position players will report for spring training on Feb. 14.

Drew Gilbert. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Jordan Beck. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Chase Dollander assigned to ACL Rockies

Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander assigned to ACL Rockies.

Colorado assigned former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander to the ACL Rockies.

ACL Rockies compete in the Arizona Complex League and is a rookie-level Minor League Baseball league.

Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft by Colorado with the No. 9 overall pick.

He played at Tennessee from 2022-23 after transferring from Georgia Southern.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

Dollander earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year honors. Tennessee won the SEC regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

PHOTOS: Chase Dollander through the years

Twitter reaction to Chase Dollander being selected by Rockies

A look at Twitter reaction to Chase Dollander being selected by the Rockies.

The 2023 Major League Baseball first-year player draft is taking place Sunday-Tuesday in Seattle, Washington.

The MLB first-year player draft is being held in conjunction with the 2023 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.

Tennessee junior pitcher Chase Dollander was selected in the first-round by Colorado with the No. 9 overall pick.

The MLB draft will continue on Monday with rounds 3-10.

Dollander played at Tennessee from 2022-23. He transferred to the Vols from Georgia Southern ahead of the 2022 season.

Following Dollander being selected by the Rockies in the first-round, Vols Wire looks at social media buzz. Social media buzz for Dollander being drafted is listed below.

PHOTOS: Chase Dollander through the years

PHOTOS: Chase Dollander through the years

Pitcher Chase Dollander played at Tennessee from 2022-23.

He transferred to Tennessee from Georgia Southern ahead of the 2022 season.

Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career.

Dollander earned 2022 Southeastern Conference Pitcher of the Year and All-America honors. Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2022.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound pitcher is from Greenbrier High School in Evans, Georgia.

Dollander was selected by Colorado in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall).

Below are photos of Dollander through the years.